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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/06/16 - Minutes June 16, 1999 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Reaular Meetina A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, June 16, 1999, in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 7:18 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diane Williams, and Mayor William J. Alexander. Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; James Markman, City Attorney; Linda Daniels, RDA Director; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Buller, City Planner; Tom Grahn, Associate Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Allen Brock, Plan Check Manager; Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director; Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director; Paula Pachcn, Management Analyst II; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Jenny Haruyama, Management Analyst I; Chief Dennis Michael, Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District; Ralph Crane, Fire Battalion Chief; Chief Rod Hoops, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J. Adams, City Clerk. B. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS B1. Presentation of a Proclamation to RoseAnn A'Jontue and Mustafa U. Gurleroglu for being named "Small Business Persons of the Year". Mayor Alexander presented proclamations to RoseAnn A'Jontue and Mustafa U. Gurleroglu. B2. Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing Thyroid Awareness Month. Mayor Alexander presented the proclamation to Dr. Harvey Cohen, Karen Lovenduski and Patti Agu.iar. Councilmember Curatalo thanked Dr. Cohen for his work in the community and for his dedication to the medical field. B3. Update by Leonard Paulitz on air quality in San Bernardino County. Larry Rhinehad of SCAQMD introduced Leonard Paulitz, Rancho Cucamonga's representative on the AQMD Board. City Council Minutes June 16,1999 Page 2 Leonard Paulitz presented information about AQMD and the programs they have. B4. Bob Brown, Vice President Operations of Charter Communications, introduced himself to the Council. He stated Charter is rated very high both locally and nationally. He stated he is anxious to work with everyone in the City of Rancho Cucamonga. B5. Chuck Buquet, Charles Joseph Associates, stated he will be the 1999/2000 Chamber President. He introduced the Chamber's new Executive Director, Norman McKenzie. B6. Norman McKenzie stated he is anxious to work in the City of Rancho Cucamonga and to do things to make it a better Chamber than it already is. BT. Tom Henderson, Executive Board of the Chamber, wanted to talk about the Grape Harvest Festival to be held June 24 - 27, 1999 at Guasti Park. He stated they wanted to thank the City for its involvement with the Grape Harvest Festival, C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. D. CONSENT CALENDAR D1. Approval of Minutes: May 13, 1999 D2. Approval of Warrants, Register Nos. 5/26/99 and 6/2/99, and Payroll ending 5/23/99 for the total amount of $2,546,407.22. D3. Approval to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of May 31, 1999. D4. Approval to appropriate $4,735 awarded by the Federal Education Act and the California State Library into appropriate expenditure accounts. D5. Approval of a Resolution to appoint a representative and alternate representative to the Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority of California (PARSAC) Board of Directors. RESOLUTION NO. 99-129 A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PUBLIC AGENCY RISK SHARING AUTHORITY OF CALIFORNIA (PARSAC) BOARD OF DIRECTORS D6. Approval to award end execution of Professional Services Agreement (CO 99-060) to Traffic Control Service, Inc. for the city-wide pavement survey and digital imaging project to be funded from Measure I (local) funda (Account hie. 32-4637-9845) for the amount of $130,000.00. ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA. City Council Minutes June 16,1999 Page 3 D7. Approval of a Cooperation Agreement (CO 99-061) with the County of San Bernardino for participation in the County's Home Consortlure. D8. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the construction of Phase I of the Foothill Boulevard Median Project located between Vineyard Avenue and approximately 600 feet west of Hermosa Avenue, to be funded from Account No. 24-4637-9824. RESOLUTION NO. 99-130 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD MEDIAN PROJECT LOCATED BETWEEN VINEYARD AVENUE AND APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET WEST OF HERMOSA AVENUE IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D9. Approval to authorize the advertising of the "Notice Inviting Bids" for the 4th Street Pavement Rehabilitation and Storm Drain Improvements from Utica to Pittsburgh Avenues, to be funded from Proposition 111 funds Account No. 10-4637-9803, Redevelopment Agency Funds Account No. 15-51000 and Assessment District 82-1 R Funds Account No. 93-4130-6028. RESOLUTION NO. 99-131 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 4TM STREET PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN SAID CITY AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE TO RECEIVE BIDS D 10. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 7 for Tract 14120, located on the south side of Summit Avenue, west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Mar Vista Homes, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 99-132 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER TRACT 14120, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 99-133 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 7 FOR TRACT 14120 D11. Approval of Improvement Agreements and Improvement Securities for Tracts 13812 and Tentative Tract 14120 submitted by Wealth Summit Estate Partnership, Panda Development Corporation, a California Corporation, and Calvin Tan and Caroline Tan, and Release of the previously submitted Improvement Agreement and Improvement Security accepted by City Council on October 7, 1998, for Tract 13812. City Council Minutes June 16,1999 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 99-134 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING IMPROVEMENTAGREEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES FOR THE INTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 13812 AND THE OFFSITE REQUIREMENTS CONDITION ED FOR BOTH TRACT 13812 AND TENTATIVE TRACT 14120 AND RELEASING THE IMPROVEMENTAGREEMENTAND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY PREVIOUSLY ACCEPTED BY CITY COUNCIL ON OCTOBER 7, 1998, FOR TRACT 13812 D12. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 7 for Tract 14120-1, located on the south side of Summit Avenue, west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Wealth III, LLC. RESOLUTION NO. 99-135 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER TRACT 14120-1, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 99-136 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 7 FOR TRACT 14120-1 D13. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 7 for Tract 14120-2, located on the south side of Summit Avenue, west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Mar Vista Homes, Inc. RESOLUTION NO. 99-137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER TRACT 14120-2, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 99-138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 7 FOR TRACT 14120-2 D 14. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 7 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 7 for Tract 14120-3, located on the south side of Summit Avenue, west of Etiwanda Avenue, submitted by Mar Vista Homes, Inc. City Council Minutes June 16,1999 Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 99-139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER TRACT 14120-3, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 99-140 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 7 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 7 FOR TRACT 14120-3 D15. Approval of Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and Ordering the Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 2 and Street Lighting Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 3 for Tract Map No. 15875-1, located on the northeast corner of Base Line Road and Day Creek Boulevard, submitted by Kaufman and Broad of Southern California, Inc., a California Corporation. RESOLUTION NO. 99-141 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TRACT MAP NUMBER 15875-1 AND IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT SECURITY RESOLUTION NO. 99-142 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 AND STREET LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 3 FOR TRACT MAP NUMBER 15875-1 D16. Approval to accept improvements, release the Faithful Performance Bond, accept a Maintenance Bond and File a Notice of Completion for Improvements for Tract 15726, located on the south side of Lemon Avenue at Phillips Way, submitted by DPDC Rancho 45/LTD. Release: Faithful Performance Bond 440089S $162,646.00 Accept: Maintenance Bond 440089S $ 16,265.00 RESOLUTION NO. 99-143 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT 15726, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D17. Approval to accept improvements, Release the Faithful Performance Bond, and file a Notice of Completion for improvements for CUP 95-32, located at 9777 Foothill Boulevard, submitted by Foothill Auto Body. City Council Minutes June 16,1999 Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 99-144 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR CUP 95-32, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK D18. Approval of Plan of Cooperative Action for Economic Development between the City, Redevelopment Agency and Chamber of Commerce. Jack Lam, City Manager, stated item D6 should be removed from the agenda and will return at a later date. He stated item D17 has an amendment to the staff report which is on file in the City Clerk's office. MOTI ON: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Will iams to approve the staff recommendations in the staff reports contained in the Consent Calendar with the corrections as noted above. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. No items submitted. E. CONSENT ORDINANCES F. ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS F1. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE Staff report presented by Allen Brock, Plan Check Manager. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. Addressing the City Council was: George Georgiou commented on the proposed code amendments as they relate to the Building Board of Appeals. He felt the City was violating various other codes if they approve the amendments as submitted. He did not agree the Board should be reduced to three members. He also questioned the standards or guidelines that are handed out at City Hall. There being no further response, the public hearing was closed. Bill Makshanoff, Building Official, stated it is true that in the current Ordinance we have language that sets up a five member board. He stated setting the numberof members is up to the City Council. He personally felt a three member board would be sufficient as was the case in the City he worked at prior to Rancho Cucamonga. He suggested there be a licensed architect, civil engineer and licensed state contractor who have the experience and expertise to serve on this Board. He stated the actual Board could establish in their by-laws the time period for filing an appeal. He stated the City does have a standard block wall design that anyone can use or someone can submit their own plans and have them approved by Building and Safety in order to be issued a permit. Councilmember Williams asked how many appeals we have had in a years time period. City Council Minutes June 16, 1999 Page 7 Bill Makshanoff, Building official, stated he has been here six years and Mr. Georgiou's is the only one he has had. Councilmember Williams stated she was wondering if there is a Board created or do we just call people when one is needed to act on an appeal. Bill Makshanoff, Building Official, stated he would like to establish a Board and re-evaluate the members periodically. Councilmember Dutton felt there should be two alternates. James Markman, City Attorney, stated they could change the ordinance to reflect this. RESOLUTION NO. 99-145 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY'S BUILDING REGULATIONS, AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 603 ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPQGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Williams to approve Resolution No. 99-145. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. ORDINANCE NO. 603 (second reading) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTERS 15.08, 15.14, 15.28, 15.36, AND 15.40AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, AND 15.24, OF TITLE 15, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 1998 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1, 2, & 3," 1997 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE 1998 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE," 1997 EDITION; THE 1998 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE," 1997 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE 1998 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE," 1996 EDITION; ALL AS AMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION AND CONTAINED IN PARTS 2 THROUGH 5 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CODE OF REGULATIONS; THE "UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS," 1997 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM HOUSING CODE," 1997 EDITION; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS, ADDITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Biane to waive full reading and approve Ordinance No. 603 as amended. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. City Council Minutes June 16, 1999 Page 8 Councilmember Dutton commended Mr. Makshanoff for cleaning up the code so it is user friendly for developers and the community. Bill Makshanoff, Building Official, asked how they should put the Board together. Mayor Alexander stated he felt he should go ahead and establish the Board now. Bill Makshanoff, Building Official, stated normally the Building Official goes ahead and solicits for the people to fill the positions. He stated he has contacted Frank Willlares, BIA, and Chuck Buquet, incoming Chamber President, to help select the Boardmembers. F2. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE Staff report presented by Larry Temple, Administrative Services Director. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. RESOLUTION NO. 99-146 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A NEW COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE FOR PERMITS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS, THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA POLICE DEPARTMENT, BY MODIFYING CERTAIN FEES ESTABLISHED IN RESOLUTION NO. 97-170 MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Curatalo to approve Resolution No. 99-146. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. No items submitted. No items submitted. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS H. CITY MANAGER'S STAFF REPORTS I. COUNCIL BUSINESS I1. CONSIDERATION OFA RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARKAND RECREATION FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE RENTAL POLICY FOR THE CHAFFEY-GARCIA HOUSE AND MUSEUM AS PROPOSED BY THE ETIWANDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Staff report presented by Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director. City Council Minutes June 16,1999 Page 9 MayorAlexanderopenedthe meetingforpublic hearing. There being no response, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Williams to approve the policy. Motion carried unanimously, 12. CONSIDERATION OF A RECOMMENDATION FROM THE PARKAND RECREATION FACILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE TO PURSUE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OFF-LEASH DOG AREA WITHIN THE CITY Staff report presented by Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director. Councilmember Curatalo asked how the children's safety would be handled in this area. Councilmember Williams read from a photo from the City of Claremont that stated children under 12 should be accompanied and supervised by an adult while in the dog area. She asked how this and other rules are monitored. Kevin McArdle stated it is an honor system and that the people using the facility police themselves. He stated it would not be a staffed area. He felt if the Council approves this, the Park and Recreation Commission can recommend the appropriate rules for this. Mayor Alexander opened the meeting for public comment. Addressing the City Council were: Jose Calero, resident for 19 years, stated they go to the pooch park in Claremont and are very interested in having one in Rancho Cucamonga. Linda Rosslime stated she has artended the Claremont Park and has no problems with it. A resident, who did not identify himself, sated he is in favor of a dog park and asked for the Council to approve it. Councilmember Biane asked if there are sponsors for some of these. He saw an Alpo sign on one of the pictures. Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director, stated some of them do have sponsors. MOTION: Moved by Williams, seconded by Biane to approve staffs recommendation. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. 13. PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES UPDATE PARK & FACILITIES UPDATE 1. Etiwanda Creek Park 2. Central Park 3. Lions Park 4. Spruce Avenue Park/Skate Park 5. Various Parks 6. City Yard City Council Minutes June 16,1999 Page t0 COMMUNITY SERVICES UPDATE 1. Seniors 2. Teens 3. Youth Activities 4. Youth Sports 5. Rancho Cucamonga Family Spods Center 6. Adult Sports 7. Senior Transportation Program 8. Trips and Tours 9. Human Services 10. Facilities 11. The Grapevine 12. Contract Classes 13. Community Wide Special Events 14. Rancho Cucamonga Performing Arts Academy 15. Park and Recreation Commission 16. Epicenter ACTION: Report received and filed. J. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING No items were identified for the next meeting. K. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communications were made from the public. L. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Dutton to adjourn to Thursday, June 17, 1999, 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, for the purpose of adopting the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 1999/00. Motion carried unanimously, 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Approved: July 21, 1999